Job Details:
Job Title: Associate Designer Women's Suiting
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 2 months
Type: Full-Time, Contract
Note: Portfolio required.
Description:
An iconic American apparel brand is looking for an Associate Designer to join the Women's Suiting team. In this role, you will research global markets to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories, and competitive inspiration. You will assist in developing concepts and sketches for the seasonal product line and advocate for design ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross-functional partners. You will partner with Production to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved. You will attend fit sessions, make revisions to sketch and design packages, manage administration of the product design process, and juggle multiple seasons while tracking development deadlines.
Top 5-7 Skills:
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency
Trend research and concept development for women's suiting
Tech pack creation and fit session participation
Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, silhouettes, sewing techniques, and trim
Cross-functional collaboration (Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing)
Strong sense of style, aesthetic, and color
Organizational and time-management skills with ability to juggle multiple seasons
Requirements for the role:
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trim
Applied knowledge of garment construction methods to the design process
Ability to research global markets and identify seasonal trends
Experience developing concepts and sketches for seasonal product lines
Ability to partner with Production to create tech packs
Experience attending fit sessions and making revisions to sketch and design packages
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing
Ability to manage administration and follow-up of product design process
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
Ability to juggle multiple seasons at one time and track development deadlines
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color
Ability to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter
Recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results
Portfolio required
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (preferred)
1 3 years of experience in apparel design, with a focus on women's suiting or tailored apparel
Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.